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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 13, 2013 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 5 of 26 (6a. #13-3599 HOMETIME VIDEO PUBLISHING (DEAN JOHNSON), 80 CREEK RIDGE PASS – ATF VARIANCE – RESOLUTION NO. 6227, Continued) Curtis displayed the plat map for the two properties. Curtis stated initially the builder presented these plans for that property, but due to the wetland setbacks and other constraints of the lot, it was difficult to construct on that lot with those proposed plans. Johnson noted there is also a creek that runs through the lot and a 45-foot leeway from the creek and a 20- foot setback from the creek. After 2005, the City passed an additional 20-foot buffer, which has diminished the ability to construct on the lot. Johnson indicated they then decided to construct on this lot but that they will likely need a variance to construct on the adjacent lot. Gaffron pointed out the variance that would be needed for the adjacent lot would not relate to the application before it tonight. The Planned Residential Development for this site was approved in 2005. The original property consisted of 20 acres, with 14 acres being dry buildable. The previous developers were allowed to create a subdivision that has lots with buildable lots of approximately one acre for a total of seven lots. The homes were clustered together to preserve the wetland and some of the dry buildable land. Gaffron indicated there were a number of reasons why these lots were created relatively small for the two-acre zone but noted the Council still required a 60-foot setback between the houses to maintain the rural character of the neighborhood. Gaffron stated this anomaly may affect it slightly but the impact should not be significant. Johnson concurred that the impact will be minimal since the massing of the house will be on the other side. Levang asked how many feet will be between the two houses. Curtis stated the variance would allow a 24-foot setback on this lot. Levang noted there would be an impact by pivoting the house. Gaffron stated if the Council wanted to retain the 60-foot setback between the buildings, there would have to be some modifications made to the adjacent lot. Gaffron noted they do not have a design yet for the adjacent property but that there are a number of designs that could be constructed within the building envelop but the house may not fit in with the rest of the neighborhood. Johnson stated due to the price range of the homes, it would be difficult to sell if the size of the home is reduced. McMillan asked how big this house is. Johnson indicated it is 3,400 square feet for the top two floors. McMillan asked what the footprint is. Item #02 - CC Agenda - 05/28/2013 Approval of Council Minutes 05/13/2013 [Page 5 of 26]